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A7 VVS

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VVS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift detected in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link has small tear in lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner primary groove of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slow to operate

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 83,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slow to operate

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,408 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,582 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,676 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,481 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,409 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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A7 VVS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 VVS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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